Testing Everything: 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009

Weekly News Review

Snow “catastrophe” in the south, survey shows Christian decline, and Christmas sermon by text.

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 02:09 AM PST

Welcome to the final Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, as snow blankets the south, why does everything stop? A new survey of religious beliefs highlights decline in Christianity, and a Christmas sermon in 160 characters.

Story Links:

Snow:

guardian.co.uk Snow strands passengers at Gatwick and Luton

bbc.co.uk Travellers hit by snow disruption

uk.reuters.com Snow hits commuters, cancels some flights

Survey:

ekklesia.co.uk New UK research shows significant decline in institutional Christianity

dailymail.co.uk ‘Sharp decline’ in faith as number of Christians in Britain falls to half

Text sermon:

inspiremagazine.org.uk Christmas Day sermon – text version

This is the final Weekly News Review. Thank you for listening and downloading. Happy Christmas to all our readers and listeners.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Weekly News Review

Politicians under fire again, schools fear child protection overkill, and the Archbishop’s Christmas wrap

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 02:51 AM PST

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, as the MPs expenses row rumbles on, and rows emerge over cuts policy, will we ever trust politicians again? As new rules on child protection come into force, schools fear they will deter volunteers, and the respected former Archbishop of Cape Town designs a Christmas wrapping paper.

Story Links:

Politics:

bbc.co.uk Treasury ‘wanted tougher deficit action’

telegraph.co.uk Latest expenses claims

Youtube.com Cameron calls for MPs pay cut

Child protection:

bbc.co.uk School leaders query new vetting and barring system

dailymail.co.uk Anti-paedophile vetting regime ‘is ruining school life’, head teachers warn

press association Pupils ‘losing out’ under new rules

Desmond Tutu:

inspiremagazine.org.uk Tutu Christmas wrapping paper featured in today’s Guardian

guardian.co.uk Celebrity Christmas wrapping paper auction

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Friday, December 4, 2009

Weekly News Review

“Waves” over climate change, AIDS on the wane as ribbons raised, and Cameron gets tough on safety rules

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:09 AM PST

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Laura Webster, Head of Policy at the aid agency Tearfund about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, the “Wave” rally in London ahead of the Copenhagen Climate summit, understanding of AIDS grows but there’s still a stigma, and why wear goggles to play conkers?

Story links:

Climate:

guardian.co.uk Thousands of Co-operative customers urged to join Wave climate rally

stopclimatechaos.org Official site

bbc.co.uk UN body wants probe of climate e-mail row

World AIDS Day:

worldaidsday.org Official site

acet-international.org AIDS response

Cameron “safety” campaign:

dailymail.co.uk Cameron: We’ll curb Britain’s health and safety neurosis

bbc.co.uk Cameron says health and safety rules ‘over the top’

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Weekly News Review

Iraq War Inquiry to be thorough, will banks escape charge refunds, and Susan Boyle’s reality triumph

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 09:09 AM PST

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Victoria Laurence (pictured) News Editor of Premier Christian Radio, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, will the latest Iraq War inquiry reveal any more truth, why people are angry with banks again, and Susan Boyle’s X Factor triumph.

Story links:

Iraq Inquiry:

guardian.co.uk Iraq inquiry’s game-changing evidence

iraqinquiry.org.uk Official site

channel4.com Iraq Inquiry blog

Banks:

guardian.co.uk Warning over bank charges refund websites

timesonline.typepad.com Morning roundup: dismay at bank charges ruling

Susan Boyle’s X Factor

susanboylemusic.com official site

dailymail.co.uk Susan Boyle set to top the charts

itv.com Susan Boyle Britain’s Got Talent

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 22, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 22, 2009:

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1) Back to the future: Crysis edition!
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2) Top Ten Dumb Videogame PR Moments
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/X8SFJVFp3Ek/Top_Ten_Dumb_Videogame_PR_Moments

For when the PR dept actually hurts the company

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3) Two New Awesome The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Trailers
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/R_Yjxa9kbu4/Two_New_Awesome_The_Legend_of_Zelda_Spirit_Tracks_Trailers

Nintendo released two new trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks showing item footage (Whirlwind, train, Spirit Pipes/Flute, and more) and Tag Mode.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 21, 2009

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1) Zelda: Spirit Tracks Snow Temple Preview
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/GVfKtmIYaRQ/Zelda_Spirit_Tracks_Snow_Temple_Preview

Two of the major selling points for The Legend of Zelda: Spirits Tracks have been the train and the addition of Zelda to Link as a companion character. But what can you expect from the rest of the game?

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2) Microsoft Releases Games for Windows Update
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/y877zT98o8o/Microsoft_Releases_Games_for_Windows_Update

Microsoft has released an update for their Games for Windows Live PC client, the upgrade brings with it many cosmetic changes. The redesigned marketplace and more detailed game pages will make browsing the marketplace easier.

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3) Video Report Card Ripped Up, Anti-Gaming Group Closes Doors
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/VZ_5W9KS6SU/Video_Report_Card_Ripped_Up_Anti_Gaming_Group_Closes_Doors

The National Institute on Media and the Family, the anti-gaming organization behind the MediaWatch Video Game Report Card, has closed its doors.

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4) Spy agency targets Xbox Live recruits
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/cgXmGLn7DN8/Spy_agency_targets_Xbox_Live_recruits

GCHQ to run ad campaign within Xbox Live online games to attract 18- to 34-year-olds to its ranks.

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5) Wishlist: What We Want from GTA V
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/1dY7EU6uGiM/Wishlist_What_We_Want_from_GTA_V

wish-list for the next instalment.

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 20, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 20, 2009:

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1) Ten Great Games that Time Forgot or Passed By
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/rgWRyTq9dAQ/Ten_Great_Games_that_Time_Forgot_or_Passed_By

These are the games kicked to the bottom shelf of your game store's "pre-owned" section and that will get you confused looks when you mention them in conversation.

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2) The World vs. Brand-New Videogame (PIC)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/CmS0GKQl1j4/The_World_vs_Brand_New_Videogame_PIC

A handy index of how each region of the world gets screwed with every new game release.

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3) Gyromancer: Square-Enix and Popcap's addictive, $15 spawn
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/VNAy2haHyQY/Gyromancer_Square_Enix_and_Popcap_s_addictive_15_spawn

PopCap and Square-Enix decided to make a baby, and you should be mighty happy about that decision. The two companies have come together on a product that may seem somewhat familiar, but will soon have you playing late into the night.

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4) Class Action Lawsuit Over Xbox Live Bannings
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/HwXHgdFHpGg/Class_Action_Lawsuit_Over_Xbox_Live_Bannings

Boutique law firm AbingtonIP is "investigating" what it considers the "convenient" recent Xbox Live bannings. The firm posits that the "tens of thousands" of banned Xbox Live subscribers who used modded consoles deserve recompense due to the timing of the action.

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5) Looking Back at the Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/f9iTEDb9WvI/Looking_Back_at_the_Left_4_Dead_2_Boycott

For four-and-a-half months, upwards of 40,000 gamers took part in one of the most visible protests in the industry's history. Where did they succeed and where did they fail?

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Weekly News Review

“Unknowns” represent EU to the world, BBC’s new Bible programme, and money and pride prompt Irish handball row

Posted: 20 Nov 2009 03:14 AM PST

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint. Today, as EU leaders choose new President and Foreign representative, the people get no choice. The BBC prepares new documentary on the Bible, and why all the fuss over French handball incident against Ireland?

Story Links:

EU President:

bbc.co.uk Is the new EU President a good choice?

guardian.co.uk What will the EU president actually do?

BBC Bible programme:

inspiremagazine.org.uk BBC documentary marks 400 years of the King James Bible

bbc.co.uk Lord Bragg to make BBC Two shows

Handball row:

timesonline.co.uk Sponsors stand by Thierry Henry but fans call for boycott over handball

guardian.co.uk Football Association of Ireland calls for France result to be invalidated

cnn.com FIFA turn down Ireland’s replay request

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Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 19, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 19, 2009:

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1) BioShock 2 "He's a Killer" Multiplayer Trailer (HD)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/b_CKqTudkQo/BioShock_2_He_s_a_Killer_Multiplayer_Trailer_HD

New frantic multiplayer action from BioShock 2, including a look at the trial challenges and killing streak bonuses. (720p HD).

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2) Is Xbox Live ban the ultimate answer to piracy?
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/6XUTD4aDHCM/Is_Xbox_Live_ban_the_ultimate_answer_to_piracy

Modern Warfare 2 has shifted more than one million copies in the UK alone and is likely to sell many more before Christmas. Its controversial terrorist section is what's got the headlines.

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3) November PC Sales Charts: Go, Torchlight, Go!
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/e5KVTmNkLMA/November_PC_Sales_Charts_Go_Torchlight_Go

Well, whaddya know. Modern Warfare 2 came out last week, and finished last week as the #1 game on Steam. On Direct2Drive, however, it didn't fare as well.

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4) Zelda Wii - New Info - E3 2010 Reveal?
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/THyf-UMI20U/Zelda_Wii_New_Info_E3_2010_Reveal

The producer of Zelda, Eiji Aonuma, has said that Zelda Wii will have some changes to other Zelda games... Could see an E3 2010 reveal

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 18, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 18, 2009:

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1) Boy Dials 911 After Parents Take Away His Xbox
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/gsA6-t18b4w/Boy_Dials_911_After_Parents_Take_Away_His_Xbox

A 15-year-old boy told Buffalo Grove police that his parents had taken away his video game system and asked whether they were within their rights.

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2) Bulldog Rides the 'Tony Hawk Ride' Skateboard (Video)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/8avydSgY99o/Bulldog_Rides_the_Tony_Hawk_Ride_Skateboard_Video

Tillman the skateboarding dog plays 'Tony Hawk Ride' better than most people I know.

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3) In-Depth Look @ Street Fighter's Nasty New Vixen, Juri (vid)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/A8X97cLRimA/In_Depth_Look_Street_Fighter_s_Nasty_New_Vixen_Juri_vid

IGN's breakdown her Juri's sick skills...

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4) Top 10 FREE Shooter Games
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/nF-dXKxft90/Top_10_FREE_Shooter_Games

If you're too broke, too cheap, or just too plain lazy to go out and buy a game, you can still get your game on with these online shooters, all of which are free to play on your PC.

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5) XBOX 360's Have A 60% Chance To Red Ring
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/s0v0w5bQfFo/XBOX_360_s_Have_A_60_Chance_To_Red_Ring

Sixty per cent of Xbox 360s have kicked the red-ringed bucket, compared to 16 per cent of PS3s and just 6 per cent of Wiis, according to our survey on the reliability of games consoles in the UK.

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6) DSi Downloads can be Moved?with a Little Help from Nintendo
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/hAgvTpHDF6M/DSi_Downloads_can_be_Movedmwith_a_Little_Help_from_Nintendo

So you've managed to destroy your DSi and have picked up a replacement; how do you move your digital purchases over from the old console to the new one? Nintendo's User Agreement makes it seem like you're out of luck, but a little investigation shows that it's not an entirely hopeless scenario.....

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 17, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 17, 2009:

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1) 10 Kick Ass Video Game Clowns (Pics)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/5QcjgC0f4WI/10_Kick_Ass_Video_Game_Clowns_Pics

Clowns scare the crap out of some people whether or not they?re even intended to be scary. And in recent years, video games have also turned to the clown to instill fear into their players.

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2) Amazing Half-Life 2 Mods Mario, Castlevania [Vid]
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/5y7LETc4wxM/Amazing_Half_Life_2_Mods_Mario_Castlevania_Vid

From all-new video games to fabulous cakes, the Super Mario Bros. and Castlevania games get lots of makeovers from fans and developers alike. Here are two more machinima renditions to add to the list.

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3) Mr. T will change the World of Warcraft
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/l4A3dUeEF10/Mr_T_will_change_the_World_of_Warcraft

Not only is the Mohawk Grenade real and in-game, but Mr. T put it there.That's what we learn in this new commercial, a sequel of sorts to the old "Night Elf Mohawk" joke a long while back. Not only is T (not The T, just T) decked out in a Murloco's Taco's T-shirt, but he shows the in-game item in action.

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4) MW2's Ghost Possibly Getting His Own Game
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/c2qLeZKlD_s/MW2_s_Ghost_Possibly_Getting_His_Own_Game

Having now charged through Modern Warfare 2's single player twice I am confident that I still have no idea who any of the other guys in the squad are other than Price and Soap. Turns out some of them are pretty popular. Ghost is so popular in fact that he got his own comic book and now he might be getting his own game.

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5) Top 10 Mario Suits
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/EJUTQtAzF7w/Top_10_Mario_Suits

Ever since Nintendo gave Mario the ability to sport specially powered suits in Super Mario Bros. 3, the company has wasted no opportunity to add to his wardrobe in each successive game, including his recent outing in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. To celebrate the new release we thought we'd delve into Mario's closet and pull out some of his best.

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6) Worth the money? The gaming collector's edition trend
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/ZSvenVFJ7mg/Worth_the_money_The_gaming_collector_s_edition_trend

Collector's editions seem to be growing, in terms of both size and popularity, but is anyone actually buying these expensive and extravagant sets? Ars talks with David Riley from the NPD Group to see, and looks at the value of some of the upcoming collector's editions.

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7) Call of Duty: Secret Spielberg Level Unlocked (Video)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/GFajW-ouAAE/Call_of_Duty_Secret_Spielberg_Level_Unlocked_Video

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has not just been entertaining residents of North America, as the game has also been selling like crazy in the UK as well. And apparently the lads at our sister site Funny or Die UK were so charmed by Modern Warfare 2 that they took it upon themselves to make a video parodying the game.

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8) Paul Anderson to direct Metal Gear Solid Movie?
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/kwjerkpN6Yc/Paul_Anderson_to_direct_Metal_Gear_Solid_Movie

Paul Anderson, the director of video game-to-film adaptations such as Resident Evil and Mortal Kombat has announced that he is at least interested in directing a MGS film.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 16, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 16, 2009:

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1) New Super Mario Bros Wii sells 550,000 on day one in America
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/4f40Cgsk70w/New_Super_Mario_Bros_Wii_sells_550_000_on_day_one_in_America

The latest Wii blockbuster posts the third largest day one of the year behind Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3: ODST

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2) Escapism (1UP Whiteboard EP#4)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/Chw9ESNJiOQ/Escapism_1UP_Whiteboard_EP_4

1UP's Scott Sharkey expounds on why we play videogames and how much life sucks. Especially for stick figures.

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3) Banned Xboxs flood online marketplaces
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/UUXbJMGey8k/Banned_Xboxs_flood_online_marketplaces

Hundreds of Xboxs have appeared on online marketplaces such as eBay and Craigslist in the wake of the mass Xbox live bans.

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4) SMS Versus NES: Double Dragon
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/MB21yC14zJQ/SMS_Versus_NES_Double_Dragon

A comparison of the Double Dragon games on console rivals the Sega Master System and the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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5) These do NOT make me a killer (PIC)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/AHuDUTrkAUg/These_do_NOT_make_me_a_killer_PIC

Time to order that Wiimote jacket....

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6) Top Five Mario Games Of All Time
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/QCGjQ1gIrYY/Top_Five_Mario_Games_Of_All_Time

Mario and Luigi have been part of our lives for more than two decades. Now that Nintendo has released a new Mario game for the Wii, it's high time we look at the the five greatest Mario games of all time.

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7) Assassin?s Creed 2 all that we know
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/8BM3TmHUQkc/Assassin_s_Creed_2_all_that_we_know

Assassin's Creed 2 is just a few days away from us, before we finally get some real hands on the game. So just before we review the game we thought we should shed some light on Ubisoft's highly anticipated game: Assassinâ??s Creed 2. Behold! There might be spoilers ahead.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 15, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 15, 2009:

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1) How Do Workouts Video Games Compare to the Gym?
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/N6BX5fQzj80/How_Do_Workouts_Video_Games_Compare_to_the_Gym

It's been three years since the Wii introduced workout video games. How do they stack up?

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2) Modern Warfare 2 Servers Cracked Within Days After Release
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/hTbo_VBXmxs/Modern_Warfare_2_Servers_Cracked_Within_Days_After_Release

Forget the so called feud over the no dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2 because someone already cracked it.

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3) Amazing Knife Throw in COD6: MW2
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/TuAFTmwEGV4/Amazing_Knife_Throw_in_COD6_MW2

Lucky bastard.

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 14, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 14, 2009:

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1) Assassin's Creed : Lineage Part 2 is out !!!
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/GcS1ozKP9hY/Assassin_s_Creed_Lineage_Part_2_is_out

Assassin?s Creed II: Lineage, is a short film series inspired by the game.The three short movies willl focus on the story of Ezio?s father, Giovanni Auditore da Firenze, and will be a prelude to the Assassin?s Creed II storyline, offering insight into the Assassin?s Creed II storyline and characters.

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2) Video Game provides Virtual Girlfriend, Requires Kissing
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/kw2BfaRA0Tw/Video_Game_provides_Virtual_Girlfriend_Requires_Kissing

Japan introduced a virtual girlfriend you can actually get physical with.

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3) Proof That Modern Warfare 2 PC Was a Lazy Console Port
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/HZYyVYqGbBQ/Proof_That_Modern_Warfare_2_PC_Was_a_Lazy_Console_Port

Worse than when youre playing a PC game and it says "Press the Right Trigger button to fire..."

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4) For Blind Gamer, Lawsuit Against Sony Is Clear
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/lJwXc7E5RN4/For_Blind_Gamer_Lawsuit_Against_Sony_Is_Clear

Sony is facing a lawsuit from a blind gamer from California. He contends that even after repeated requests he made to Sony via email to revise their games to make them more accessible, the company did not revise their games. For blind gamers, this is a big deal...

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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 13, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 13, 2009:

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1) Console Versions of Modern Warfare 2 Banned in Russia
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/851NvbtgL6g/Console_Versions_of_Modern_Warfare_2_Banned_in_Russia

Every copy of the console version of Modern Warfare 2 has been recalled from stores in Russia due to the content of the ?No Russian? mission, better known as the controversial airport massacre level. Likewise, Infinity Ward has released an official patch for the PC and Steam versions of Modern Warfare 2, entirely removing the mission from the game.

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2) Final Fantasy XIII NA/EU Release Date Announced
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/AOH8ZwAqH0g/Final_Fantasy_XIII_NA_EU_Release_Date_Announced

The NA/EU release date for Final Fantasy 13 has been announced... Video inside

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3) Was Modern Warfare 2 Really The Biggest Launch In History?
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/zh_PBFVM8PE/Was_Modern_Warfare_2_Really_The_Biggest_Launch_In_History

Activision claimed yesterday that Modern Warfare 2 was the "biggest launch in history across all forms of entertainment". Not just games. All forms of entertainment. That's a big claim. Let's see if it holds up.

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4) Extreme Bible-reading app coming to Xbox 360
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/zd3fdeMHOVs/Extreme_Bible_reading_app_coming_to_Xbox_360

You'll soon be able to pick up the awesomely-titled Bible Navigator X on Xbox Live Indie Games. Sure, developer B&H could have opted to choose a more modest title like Bible Navigator 360 or plain ol' Bible Navigator -- but this app is meant for the kids.

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5) Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/NgGMmwOYjjI/Dancing_with_the_Devil_Ars_reviews_Modern_Warfare_2_PC

After all the boycotts and threats of piracy and wailing, the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is here. Activision only allowed the press to play the console version under controlled circumstances, but Ars tackles the red-headed stepchild of the Modern Warfare 2 versions at home, on our own system. The verdict? There is as much good as bad.

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6) Wanted: Super Mario and his brother Luigi for robbery
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/flATOSyCfnU/Wanted_Super_Mario_and_his_brother_Luigi_for_robbery

Cops are hunting for a group of robbers caught on camera assaulting a cabbie in Staten Island while wearing Halloween costumes of the popular video game characters.

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7) Fighting The Idiots: A Modern Warfare 2 Experiment
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/1Z4CpCQ4fLg/Fighting_The_Idiots_A_Modern_Warfare_2_Experiment

"Only a couple of matches in I found myself being sucked in to the world of ***** that think calling you every slur in the great big book of slurs within a 10 minuet time span will net their squad a couple hundred bonus points at the end of the match."

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8) Modern Warfare 2 Boycott FAIL (PIC)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/LbOfZ5r0kJc/Modern_Warfare_2_Boycott_FAIL_PIC

If this were a hunger strike, we'd find these guys at the buffet table.

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Friday, November 13, 2009

Weekly News Review

A degree of nursing needed, bankers working for God, and more sporting “crown jewels” to be created

Posted: 13 Nov 2009 03:34 AM PST

Story Links:

Nurses:

telegraph.co.uk Move to degrees ‘could deter talented would-be nurses’

timesonline.co.uk Older NHS nurses may be awarded degrees for their experience

God’s bankers:

www.express.co.uk Bankers deserve large bonuses for doing God’s work, says Chief

ekklesia.co.uk Bankers are doing “God’s work”, says Goldman Sachs boss

Sport on TV:

metro.co.uk Sporting ‘crown jewels’ should be free to view

independent.co.uk ‘Crown jewels’ of sport must be free for all to watch on television, says EU

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New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 12, 2009:

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1) Modern Warfare 2 in 90 seconds [VIDEO]
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/tNxQrKVJBIs/Modern_Warfare_2_in_90_seconds_VIDEO

Thought the campaign was short? We made it even shorter!

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2) How to Build and Market an Xbox 360 War Game (pics)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/hLaSGGcda9E/How_to_Build_and_Market_an_Xbox_360_War_Game_pics

Creating the next big thing, one cliché step at a time.

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3) Hey, as long as the Wi-Fi's free... (PIC)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/q2rDeAO0qWc/Hey_as_long_as_the_Wi_Fi_s_free_PIC

Wow. Can you imagine lugging that stuff over every day?

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4) TIME: Microsoft's Natal better innovation than AIDS vaccine
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/UFR334SZjYE/TIME_Microsoft_s_Natal_better_innovation_than_AIDS_vaccine

Microsoft's Project Natal better invention than the AIDS vaccine and teleportation, apparently.

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5) Modern Warfare 2 PC Hacks Discovered (Video)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/8mykmg-0iPQ/Modern_Warfare_2_PC_Hacks_Discovered_Video

Barely 24 hours after the official release of Modern Warfare 2, gamers have discovered a bunch of multiplayer cheats and hacks in the PC version. Here's a video to prove it.

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6) Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer In-Game Footage
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/5asMSKclfd0/Modern_Warfare_2_PC_Multiplayer_In_Game_Footage

This is just getting ridiculous. Spread the word and maybe... just maybe Infinity Ward will realise there mistakes.BTW i am on broadband and i get around 45 ...BTW i am on broadband and i get around 45 ping on cod 4 servers. The problem here is IWNET and its inability to match me up with decent hosts.

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7) As easy as 1.23 million: Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK record
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/vg1_jwd4zAU/As_easy_as_1_23_million_Modern_Warfare_2_breaks_UK_record

Citing "astonishing" first-day sales figures in the UK, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has trumpeted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's debut as a sign that "interactive entertainment has completely come of age." Said Michael Rawlinson, Director General of the ELSPA: "These first day sales figures are astonishing.

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8) Modern Warfare 2 sells 7 million copies on day one
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/Y8Mx3DUfLH0/Modern_Warfare_2_sells_7_million_copies_on_day_one

Modern Warfare 2 destroys all records to become the fastest-selling game of all time worldwide

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9) Spain's Plumbers Honor Mario For 28 Years Of Plumbing Accomp
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/_nxQfo1RmAM/Spain_s_Plumbers_Honor_Mario_For_28_Years_Of_Plumbing_Accomp

Plumber and princess recovery specialist Mario has secured the years most coveted game award, a silver medal from ASEFOSAM, Spains professional plumbers association. How convenient, given this weekends release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

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10) Microsoft bans 1 million Xbox Live players
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/z1S6lsx2FsE/Microsoft_bans_1_million_Xbox_Live_players

Players who were caught modifying their consoles to play pirated games have been booted from the popular service.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 11, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 11, 2009:

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1) Hacked Roombas Used to Play Pac-Man, Finally! [video]
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/mSaiURowZTo/Hacked_Roombas_Used_to_Play_Pac_Man_Finally_video

It was only a matter of time, right? Check out this setup where a laptop player controls "Pac-Man" while being chased by robo-vacuum ghosts. And get this: it's actually a demo of their unmanned aerial software that guides airborne vehicles.

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2) IGN Gives MW2 PC a 9.5/10 Users Rate it 1.4/10
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/CXdSMgabfYY/IGN_Gives_MW2_PC_a_9_5_10_Users_Rate_it_1_4_10

There's an insane level of depth and strategy in Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, and this is far from just an upgrade from COD4.

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3) Ice-T Got His Copy of MW2 w/ Night Vision Goggles (PIC)
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/-Z-6iX4YK84/Ice_T_Got_His_Copy_of_MW2_w_Night_Vision_Goggles_PIC

Prestige Edition copy of Modern Warefare 2 complete with fully functioning night vision goggles...Now THAT'S gangster.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 10, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 10, 2009:

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1) Nintendo Thanks People For Ratting Out R4 Retailers
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/XWoaR_W_iqo/Nintendo_Thanks_People_For_Ratting_Out_R4_Retailers

Kyoto-based game company Nintendo created an anonymous form for collect information about the sale of R4 cartridges in Japan. This information will be used by Nintendo in its legal suit.

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2) 7 Achievements in Video Games That Will Make You Cry
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/4y4ngAcIU9I/7_Achievements_in_Video_Games_That_Will_Make_You_Cry

When the Xbox 360 came out, it brought many new features that defined next generation. The console had high definition, wireless controllers, and much more. One feature that was new as well was something called 'Achievements'. To break it down, every game on the Xbox 360 has achievements. They're goals that require you to complete certain tasks.

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3) Activision Confirms Call of Duty 2010
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/rrjiLSJMJB0/Activision_Confirms_Call_of_Duty_2010

While we?re waiting the for release of Modern Warfare 2, Activision has confirmed that yet another Call of Duty title will be headed our way in 2010.

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4) The 10 BIGGEST Videogame Explosions...
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/SDb8HTr2OLQ/The_10_BIGGEST_Videogame_Explosions

...and how they failed to settle minor disputes.

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5) Rumor: EA Guts Workforce After Big Playfish Buyout
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/ioNdqAsSnBM/Rumor_EA_Guts_Workforce_After_Big_Playfish_Buyout

Electronic Arts has taken the ax to hundreds of employees at locations in Burnaby, Orlando and San Francisco today, according to chatter from former EA employees, issuing layoffs the same day it confirms a buyout of social gaming publisher Playfish.

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6) Blizzard confirms Starcraft II Beta in 2010
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/7e2DcrRhr00/Blizzard_confirms_Starcraft_II_Beta_in_2010

At the Russian IgroMir event, StarCraft II's lead producer Chris Sigaty revealed more details about Battle.net 2.0, the map editor, and that the beta will not begin this year, and will start in 2010 instead.

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7) Biggest Gaming Disappointments of 2009
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/9CP6WHEO2bQ/Biggest_Gaming_Disappointments_of_2009

For every high point in gaming (the long-awaited release of Modern Warfare 2), there's a depressing low, whether it's a game not living up to the hype, a delay or some other nonsense. With that, join us as we look back at 2009, the year of suck. Grab yourself a hankie.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 9, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 9, 2009:

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1) The 10 Worst Atari 2600 Arcade Game Ports
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/LQ7NZJJ-DIU/The_10_Worst_Atari_2600_Arcade_Game_Ports

The Atari 2600 ruled. Arcade games ruled. And yet, when you mixed these two awesome things, these great tastes very seldom tasted great together.

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2) Star Trek Online gameplay trailer [HD]
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/DKZiRkZJNA0/Star_Trek_Online_gameplay_trailer_HD

There's a new Star Trek Online trailer out from Cryptic. The trailer features some impressive gameplay footage that illustrates nicely a few aspects of STO we've been hearing about for a while

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3) Activision Donates $1M On Game's Launch Day To Help Vets
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/7O-J2X2wbWk/Activision_Donates_1M_On_Game_s_Launch_Day_To_Help_Vets

Activision plans to unveil a $US1 million backed non-profit corporation tomorrow designed to help soldiers transition to civilian careers tomorrow.

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4) The NCube: probably the best portable Gamecube of all time
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/rxi_lV6fqlU/The_NCube_probably_the_best_portable_Gamecube_of_all_time

Oh sure, we've seen a few "portable" Gamecube systems over the years, but we've yet to set our eyes on anything as glorious as this.

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5) How to respond to a Video Game review
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/1_SzYFwdCd4/How_to_respond_to_a_Video_Game_review

Some gamers out there believe that a review is a writer's personal opinion, one that shouldn't be taken to heart because it's just one person's feelings on a game and it doesn't really matter what somebody else says so long as you enjoy the game yourself. These people are wrong and stupid, and obviously don't understand what a videogame review is..

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6) Left 4 Dead 2 - Australian Edition [Government Leaked Vid]
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/1CGxhcCRi24/Left_4_Dead_2_Australian_Edition_Government_Leaked_Vid

So every once and awhile, people come up to me and they ask:"So what did they censor in the Australian version of L4D2

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Blog Alert for digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular, Nov 8, 2009

New Posts to digg.com: Stories / Gaming / Popular on Nov 8, 2009:

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1) Modern Warfare 2 Released Early in North Eastern U.S. GameSt
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/x7cjLbN4Apo/Modern_Warfare_2_Released_Early_in_North_Eastern_U_S_GameSt

Some lucky players are now playing Modern Warfare 2 early this weekend as GameStops in Northeastern states have been granted special dispensation from Activision to release them early due to street-breaking mom-and-pop stores.

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2) BioWare RPG Cliche Chart
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/w5r1Q8XRaXY/BioWare_RPG_Cliche_Chart

BioWare's RPGs are original, well-written and fun, from the old school Baldur's Gate, to controversy-starter Mass Effect, and their latest hit release, Dragon Age: Origins. They've also shared several rather interesting similarities between each title.

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3) Games-to-Film List: Videogames Likely To Be Adapted As Movie
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/TFiWtruAG2w/Games_to_Film_List_Videogames_Likely_To_Be_Adapted_As_Movie

The latest word on every videogame adaptation brewing in Hollywood.

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4) Star Trek Online Lore
http://feeds.digg.com/~r/digg/container/gaming/popular/~3/MYqFaukA2Ig/Star_Trek_Online_Lore

Star Trek Online's the Future Past part two video brings us up to speed on everything that's led up to the open conflict between the Federation and Klingon Empire in the year 2409. It details the events that brought the Gorn into the Klingon Empire, as well as the initial attack that led to actual war between what two player factions

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